Driver

Big Bus Tours Ltd; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Bus Tours Ltd in Chicago seeks an experienced bus driver to operate an open-top double-decker on designated routes. You will prioritize safety, follow schedules, and provide engaging commentary to passengers.

Qualifications include a CDL with a valid DOT Medical Card and at least 2 years of driving experience. Familiarity with Chicago downtown areas and high-traffic locales is preferred. The role may involve seasonal ticket sales using ECR machines.

Qualifications

• CDL required with valid DOT Medical Card.
• Minimum 2 years driving experience.
• Knowledge of Chicago downtown area and high-traffic zones preferred.
• Strong safety mindset and clean driving record.
• Ability to operate ticketing equipment during peak times.

Responsibilities

• Drive customers on designated routes in an open-top double-decker bus.
• Perform pre-trip inspection to ensure bus is safe and clean.
• Follow scheduled routes and stop at all bus stops.
• Provide recorded commentary during tours.
• Adhere to all traffic and DOT regulations; report incidents immediately.
• Assist with ticket sales using ECR machines when required.
• Collaborate with Tour Managers to ensure excellent customer service.
• Greet passengers with a friendly and professional demeanor.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Local Chicago knowledge

Education

CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)

DOT Medical Card

Tools

ECR ticket machines

Job description

Job Details: Level: Experienced, Job Location: Chicago - CHICAGO, IL 60609, Position Type: Full-Time/Part-Time, Education Level: Not Specified, Salary Range: $27.00 - $28.62 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Negligible, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Transportation, The main responsibilities are to drive our customers in an open-top double-decker bus on designated routes in Chicago, IL. To prioritize safety and maintain a high standard of driving and to ensure that the companies schedules and routes are adhered.

• Report on time to the depot as scheduled in required uniform
• Perform and complete Pre-trip inspection of your assigned bus including checking to ensure bus is clean and ready to receive passengers-entails walking around your bus to do proper pre-trip inspection
• Follow the given route as scheduled
• Play recorded commentary tour throughout the tour routes
• Stop at every bus stop on the route (regardless of whether or not passengers are present)
• Maintain the safety of the bus and passengers at all times during the tour
• Follow all state and Federal traffic and DOT laws rules/regulations
• Report any incidents or accidents immediately per company policy
• Seasonally we require drivers to process ticket sales with provided ECR machines
• Collaborate closely with Tour Managers to deliver highest level of customer service.
• Greet customers with smile and kind approach at all times.

Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable of Hop on Hop off industry a plus
• Basics Customer knowledge
• Familiar with Chicago downtown area and high trafficked locales
• Natural communicator
• Commercial Driver’s License.
• 2 years experience
• DOT Medical card with a National Register number on it, signed by and MRO and stamped by MRO Office (Medical Review Officer)
• A current CDL MVR/Abstract taken within the last 30day and it must show that the driver has registered his medical status with DMV. (A CDL ABSTRACT IS DIFFERENT FROM A REGULAR ABSTRACT/MVR)
• Social Security Card